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# Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software

- **Company:** Joby Aviation
- **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $108,200.0 - $193,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Layered Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-jobyaviation.icims.com/jobs/5328/embedded-software-engineer---special-purpose-software/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834448039

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, Robotics, or a related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded software development; or a Master's degree in a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent demonstrated experience through a robust portfolio of designed and deployed embedded software systems
 * Demonstrated knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming and methodology with some experience with multi-layered system architectures
 * Understanding of hardware from an embedded software engineer's perspective
 * Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers
 * Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
 * Understanding of modern microcontroller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM
 * Cortex-M0/M3/M4/A8/A9
 * Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
 * A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace
 * Ability to be onsite in Santa Cruz, CA 3 days a week

Desired

 * Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems
 * Experience with safety-critical embedded systems
 * Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques
 * Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification

## Description

In this role you will be involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. You will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input into conceptual system design and implementation of embedded software for a wide range of embedded systems. Their role will be to design and implement versions of all our existing embedded systems currently on the Joby aircraft to be specific for a range of manufacturing and test applications. This will require a deep understanding of the various embedded systems on the aircraft and how to creatively reconfigure them for new applications and usages., * Architect, design, and implement low-level embedded software powering core airborne systems and aircraft functionality

 * Adapt and reconfigure existing aircraft embedded software systems to support dedicated manufacturing, tooling, and specialized test applications
 * Contribute technical insights to conceptual system design discussions within a fast-moving, cross-functional engineering team
 * Deliver robust, production-ready embedded software tailored to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, automated test equipment, and factory line operations
 * Analyze embedded flight systems and protocols to diagnose technical issues, optimize system performance, and repurpose firmware for novel operational usages


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